Why UTS Genetic Counselling?
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The Master of Genetic Counselling is a well-established course, using innovative approaches to learning combining on-campus blocks, live and online workshops, and interactive online learning.

The Graduate Certificate in Genetic Counselling Skills is a new online program designed to equip learners with core skills for the delivery of genetic and genomic healthcare. 

UTS Genetic Counselling programs are delivered by experienced, research-active, genetic counsellors and academics alongside other allied health professionals in the Graduate School of Health.

Ready to work

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Our Master of Genetic Counselling course meets the entry-level requirement for employment as an associate genetic counsellor and provides opportunities for entry to higher research degrees at masters or doctoral levels.  Learn more

 

Gain Genetic Counselling experience before you graduate

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As a Master of Genetic Counselling student, you will undertake a minimum of 74 days of clinical placement over the course of your degree. Students in the Graduate Certificate in Genetic Counselling Skills will complete 2 Virtual Clinical Placement subjects, equipping you with practical experience in a simulated environment.
 

Learn from experienced Genetic Counsellors

Genetic Counselling team

The UTS Master of Genetic Counselling staff have extensive clinical and research experience. 

Genetic counsellors in the team have worked in Genetic Services in Australia and New Zealand, and researchers have worked in Australia and the United States. Meet the team.

Future-focused curriculum

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Advances in genetic and genomic technology are creating a radical shift in the ways in which we conceptualise health and illness. 

The roles for genetic counsellors are expanding rapidly requiring inquiry-focused curricula that is responsive to the rapid changes in the field and has extensive input from genetic counsellors and others working in the field. Learn more about the subject and curriculum you will study.

Study outside of Sydney

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Our Master of Genetic Counselling is the only program in Australia offered in blocks of time on campus supported by interactive, engaged online learning. 

This approach enables access to genetic counselling education for students across Australia and New Zealand as well as further afield. Learn more about the UTS Master of Genetic Counselling.

 

Check out the Graduate School of Health's upcoming events page for information on the next scheduled postgraduate info sessions.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.